New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) throws 1st no hitter in club History. New York Mets vs St Louis Cardinals. Friday, June 1, 2012 in Queens. (New York Daily News Photo/Howard Simmons)

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) throws 1st no hitter in club History. New York Mets vs St Louis Cardinals. Friday, June 1, 2012 in Queens. (New York Daily News Photo/Howard Simmons)

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A graphic displays New York Mets' Johan Santana on an outfield video screen after he pitched the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012 in New York. Helped by an umpire's missed call and an outstanding catch in left field, the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) less

A graphic displays New York Mets' Johan Santana on an outfield video screen after he pitched the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012 in New ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, right, reaches for a towel to wipe shaving cream off his face as he is interviewed by ESPN's Kevin Burkhardt after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. Mets' Justin Turner hit Santana with a shaving cream pie after they won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, right, reaches for a towel to wipe shaving cream off his face as he is interviewed by ESPN's Kevin Burkhardt after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) high-fives teammates at the dugout after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) high-fives teammates at the dugout after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) waves to fans after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) waves to fans after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won ... more

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New York Mets surroun starting pitcher Johan Santana after he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

New York Mets surroun starting pitcher Johan Santana after he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. ... more

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A graphic displays New York Mets' Johan Santana on outfield video screens after he pitched the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012 in New York. Helped by an umpire's missed call and an outstanding catch in left field, the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) less

A graphic displays New York Mets' Johan Santana on outfield video screens after he pitched the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012 in New ... more

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New York Mets' Johan Santana, lower center, is mobbed by teammates after pitching the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012, in New York. Helped by an umpire's missed call and an outstanding catch in left field, the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) less

New York Mets' Johan Santana, lower center, is mobbed by teammates after pitching the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012, in New York. ... more

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New York Mets' Johan Santana is displayed on the center field video screen as he is one out shy of pitching the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012, in New York. Helped by an umpire's missed call and an outstanding catch in left field, the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) less

New York Mets' Johan Santana is displayed on the center field video screen as he is one out shy of pitching the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June ... more

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New York Mets' Johan Santana, center left, hugs catcher Josh Thole as teammates rush to congratulate him after pitching the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 1, 2012, in New York. Helped by an umpire's missed call and an outstanding catch in left field, the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) less

New York Mets' Johan Santana, center left, hugs catcher Josh Thole as teammates rush to congratulate him after pitching the first no-hitter in Mets' history in a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. Santana threw a no-hitter and the Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. Santana threw a no-hitter and ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. Santana threw a no-hitter and the Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. Santana threw a no-hitter and ... more

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New York Mets surround starting pitcher Johan Santana after he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets surround starting pitcher Johan Santana after he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP ... more

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New York Mets' Justin Turner, left, reacts after hitting starting pitcher Johan Santana with a shaving cream pie after Santana threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets' Justin Turner, left, reacts after hitting starting pitcher Johan Santana with a shaving cream pie after Santana threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, right, hugs manager Terry Collins after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, right, hugs manager Terry Collins after throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) hugs manager Terry Collins after he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) hugs manager Terry Collins after he threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. ... more

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New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) celebrates his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. The Mets won 8-0. ... more

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New York Mets catcher Josh Thole, left, runs to hug starting pitcher Johan Santana who threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets catcher Josh Thole, left, runs to hug starting pitcher Johan Santana who threw a no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets gets a shaving cream pie in the face from Justin Turner #2 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets gets a shaving cream pie in the face from Justin Turner #2 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitches the first no hitter in Mets history. Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates with Josh Thole #30 and David Wright #5 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitches the first no hitter in Mets history. Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates with Josh Thole #30 and David Wright #5 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets gets a shaving cream pie in the face from Justin Turner #2 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitches the first no hitter in Mets history. Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets gets a shaving cream pie in the face from Justin Turner #2 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets acknowloges the crowd after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets acknowloges the crowd after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitches the first no hitter in Mets history. Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates with Josh Thole #30 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates with Josh Thole #30 after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history. Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets waves to the crowd after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitched the first no hitter in Mets history as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets waves to the crowd after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Johan Santana pitches the first no hitter in Mets history. Mets defeated the Cardinals 8-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets celebrates after pitching a no hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals at CitiField on June 1, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens ... more

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New York Mets manager Terry Collins, front left, approaches the mound to talk to New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, center, in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Citi Field in New York. Santana went on to throw a no-hitter and the Mets won 8-0. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) less

New York Mets manager Terry Collins, front left, approaches the mound to talk to New York Mets starting pitcher Johan Santana, center, in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on ... more